Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her ginger beer is a classic summer recipe to quench the thirst. You may recall seeing workers at Downton taking a break with a cool drink. Mrs. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Ginger Beer
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Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her lemonade recipe is a classic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Walnut Crusted Baked Halibut
Halibut is a wonderfully versatile white fish that is easy to prepare and can take a variety of flavours. I happen to always have a supply as my family fishes for halibut every summer. This just one of my favorite crusts which always pleases family and friends. Walnut … [Read more...] about Walnut Crusted Baked Halibut
Simple yet Elegant Parmesan Crusted Halibut
I am fortunate to be able to fish for wild halibut on an annual basis so always have on hand for elegant dining for guests or quick weekday meal. This recipe satisfies both so is my go to recipe Breaded Parmesan Crusted Halibut I am fortunate to be … [Read more...] about Simple yet Elegant Parmesan Crusted Halibut
Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
Cake and tea are a natural combination. Pound cakes in particular always seem to make it to the tea tray, and date back to the 1700s. They were so named because of the quantity of ingredients:one pound of each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. It made quite a few loafs, but … [Read more...] about Lovely Light Lemon Yoghurt Loaf
